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AirlinesAlpi Eagles specifies that appeared on Italian local newspapers
Padua, Italy - Regarding the cancellation of Moscow-Bari flight due to weather condition
"Following to the articles appeared on 'Puglia' and 'La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno' newspapers, regarding the cancellation of the E-81925 Moscow-Bari of the last September 26, we want to specify you that... more
Civil aviationIATA standard paves way for global mobile phone check-in
Geneva, Switzerland - It deals of a bar code that will appear on mobile's display and other portables
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a global standard that paves the way for global mobile phone check-in using two-dimensional (2D) bar codes. Mobile phone check-in enables... more
Industry80 Airbus A-320 aircraft in overall ordered by two airlines
Milan, Italy - The French airplane seems to be become the successor of the 737
Tiger Airways, Asia Pacific's fast growing low-fare carrier, has signed a contract for an additional 30 Airbus A-320s and 20 options. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Paris Airshow in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company models 58P and 58TC airplanes (2007-21-02)
Washigton, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airframe based on the operational history and usage of the affected airplanes. Such failure could lead to loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 196)] [Page 57850-57854] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6- 80C2A5F Turbofan Engines (2007-21-06)
Washington, Usa - To minimize the potential of an all-engine flameout event caused by ice accretion and shedding during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 196)] [Page 57848-57850] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationRyanair denounces illicit arrangements among competing airlines
Brussels , Belgium - Accusations presented to the European Union Competition Commissioner
Low-fare carrier Ryanair suspects that some of the main European air-companies could have concerted between each other a fuel charges rise, violating thus the norms on free competition. Michael O'Leary,... more
AirlinesFinnair (2): flight traffic boost
Helsinki , Finland - Load factor and punctuality decrease yet
Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, and its affiliates, have registered for September 2007 a rise in air traffic of 22.1 percentage points compared to the same period of last year. Measured in terms of p... more
AirlinesFinnair at the "Ttg Incontri" fair
Rimini , Italy - Connections to Asia on the front line
The Finnish airline Finnair will be present at "Ttg Incontri", the international fair of tourism business in Italy that takes place in Rimini from October 12th to 14th, to put in evidence the advantages... more
AirportsSAB: last Wednesday's acts of the board of the "Marconi" airport
Boulogne , Italy - They decided to entrust Koop Service for a year with the baggage movement services
"The board of directors of the Boulogne-based company ‘Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi’, which met on Wednesday after the usual update on company traffic data, decided to entrust the society Koop Service wit... more
AirportsEU Parliament: the air traffic increases, airports must be strengthened
Strasbourg, France - Important measures have been proposed to avoid delays and cancellations of the flights
The EU Parliament demands for strengthen the European airport system to face the growth of the air traffic and avoid so delays and cancellations of the flights, owing to the deficit of the airport capacity.... more
AirportsAlghero airport, the funds had already been appropriated
Alghero, Italy - The Sardinia Region councillor Amadu criticizes the present centre-left council
The Sardinia Region councillor, Amadu, brings a charge against the present current council of the President, Renato Soru. Amadu, who was chairman of Transport in the previous council, said "The financing... more
AirlinesNew SAI intercontinental routes
Stockholm, Sweden - Proposals for Asia and Middle East for the Winter season
Scandinavian Airlines International (SAI), subsidiary of the SAS (Scandinavian Air System) group for long-haul transportation, presents new offers for the Winter season 2007-2008. Among the new connections,... more
AirportsNew investments arriving for Rome’s airports
Rome, Italy - 161 million Euros from Gruppo Toti to Gemina
The reorganization of Gemina goes on, the Milan-based holding that controls Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR), which is the managing society of Rome’s two airports. Gruppo Toti lets know to have taken the “... more
AirlinesThe Grupo Marsans to order a total of 61 Airbus airplanes
Milan, Italy - Including four A-380s and ten A-350XWBs
"The Grupo Marsans, the largest tourism and transport group in Spain, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of 61 Airbus aircraft including ten A-350/900s, four A-380s,... more
ReportUS air-raid causes massacre of civilians in Iraq
Baghdad , Iraq - The episode took place in the North-West of Baghdad
It is of more than 34 dead and 6 injured the bloody account of the air-raid conducted by the US Armed Forces during a counter-insurgency operation in an area North-West of Baghdad. Of these 34 victims,... more
SecurityFAA AD on International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 series turbofan engines (2007-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the HPT stage 2 air seal
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 196)] [Page 57854-57857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesComfort on China Southern Airbus planes
Guangzhou , China - Design and extra-services in First and Business Class
It is clear, who pays a lot, pretends the best. And thus China Southern, one of the major Chinese airlines, illustrates what kind of pleasures encounter those who decide to allow themselves a trip in First... more
Civil aviationDirective on Italian airport tariffs in way of definition
Rome, Italy - Among the novelties the single-till method
The "Directive on the matter of tariff regulation of airport services offered in condition of exclusivity" has been published of the Italian "Official Gazette" (N° 221 of September 22nd, 2007) which,... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on re-export of Indian helicopters to Myanmar
Strasbourg, France - By Bart Staes (Verts/ALE), Raül Romeva i Rueda (Verts/ALE) and Angelika Beer (Verts/ALE)
"Written question E-3956/07 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE), Raül Romeva i Rueda (Verts/ALE) and Angelika Beer (Verts/ALE) to the Council Subject: re-export of Indian helicopters to Myanmar In 2006... more
Civil aviationBritish are the most polluting air travellers
London, United Kingdom - Statistics published by a market research company
Among 20 Nations with high rates of air travel, Great Britain is the one that results in producing the greatest amount of carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas. The subjects of Her Majesty produce... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on problems faced by airline passengers in obtaining compensation under EU regulations
Strasbourg, France - By Charles Tannock (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-4743/07 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: problems faced by airline passengers in obtaining compensation under EU regulations There are reports of increasing... more
AirportsPON funds of airports , great satisfaction for ENAC
Rome, Italy - The public body obtained other EUR 55 million of efficiency bonus, thanks to the celerity of expenditure
The balance concerning the strengthening of the South-Italy airports is extremely positive. Through the PON (National Operational Programme) funds and thanks to other projects called "Volàno" (financed... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on 100 ml containers on airplanes, Commission clarifications
Strasbourg, France - By Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE)
"Written question E-4635/07 by Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: 100 ml containers on airplanes, Commission clarifications Amongst the contradictory experiences suffered... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question about use of mobile phones on flights within the EU
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Papastamkos (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-4490/07 by Georgios Papastamkos (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: use of mobile phones on flights within the EU 1) What is the Commission's position on the intention of airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on review of the rules on liquids that passengers may take on board aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Saïd El Khadraoui (PSE)
"Written question P-4418/07 by Saïd El Khadraoui (PSE) to the Commission Subject: review of the rules on liquids that passengers may take on board aircraft In its resolution P6_TA(2007)0374 of... more
Civil aviationPuglia's air boom
Bari, Italy - Strong passengers increment in 2007
Good news for Puglia's airports of Bari and Brindisi: according to newly published data on the air traffic regarding the first nine months of 2007, there has been, compared to the same period of last year,... more
IndustryBoeing rescheduled initial 787 deliveries and first flight
Chicago, Usa - A six-month delay
"The Boeing Company announced a six-month delay in its planned initial deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner due to continued challenges completing assembly of the first airplanes. Deliveries of the strong-selling... more
AirlinesWind Jet opens the links to Parma
Catania, Italy - From next November 19
“The domestic network development of Wind Jet continues and after the link Catania-Turin, inaugurated last September 10, points towards Parma. The flights will have a daily frequency and for the first t... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Air India's first 777-300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - To date, the airline has received 14 airplanes
"The Boeing Company and Mumbai-based Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane. This is the first 777-300ER from Air India's order of 68 Boeing jetliners... more
Press releaseAutogrill: update of the society's events calendar 2007
Milan, Italy - The Board of Directors will take place on November 12 and not on 9
"Autogrill SpA unveils that the Board of Directors will take place on November 12, 2007 and not on November 9, as previously communicated, with on agenda the approval of the third quarter on September... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin signs an agreement to support the Italian C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fleet
Fort Worth, USA - A deal worth 47 million dollars
Lockheed Martin, Alenia Aeronautica (see AVIONEWS) and Avio SPA have signed an agreement to provide Long Term Support (LTS) for the C-130J Super Hercules fleet operated by the Italian Air Force. Under... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 11th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1939 - Manhattan Project: Franklin D. Roosevelt receives letter from Einstein about atom bomb. Aerospace: 1958 - Pioneer program: NASA launches the lunar probe... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines (2), also seven Italians on board first A-380 flight
Singapore , Singapore - They have paid about EUR 22,000 altogether
There will be also seven Italian passengers aboard the Airbus A-380 which will celebrate its maiden flight on next Thursday October 25, from Singapore to Sydney. Six Italians will travel in business class... more
Latest newsIraq: kidnapped the Director of Basra International Airport
Baghdad, Iraq - No details have been disclosed yet
Abdul Razak Kassem, the Director of Basra International Airport, in Southern Iraq, was kidnapped yesterday by unknown gunmen outside his house. On the matter no details have been disclosed yet. British... more
AirportsENAV: record growth for flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - Thanks to new technologies
The radar room of the the Italian capital is the biggest in Europe and it supervises an airspace which includes Lazio, Tuscany, Umbria, Sardinia, Campania and Sicily. In the Summer of 2007, ENAV (Italian... more
AirportsThe European Commission approves public financing for Grosseto regional airport, in Tuscany (Italy)
Brussels, Belgium - For three years as of 2008 and provide up to EUR 927,000
"The European Commission has decided today to allow Italy to grant start-up aid for new air routes from Grosseto (Tuscany) regional airport to other European destinations. The measure will last three years... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the guidelines of the business plans of the Six
Rome, Italy - Which is the winning strategy?
Air France-KLM: the hub will be in Paris and Amsterdam. The fleet will be reduced and so intercontinental flight sfrom Italy, especially from the Milan-Malpensa airport. There will be more flights to Paris.... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines, the delivery of the first A-380 plane next Monday
Toulouse, France - Great wait for the maiden flight forecasted for Thursday October 25
The first Airbus A-380 airplane will be delivered on Monday October 15 to Singapore Airlines in the Toulouse central division. The Asian carrier has opted for a 471-seat configuration for all 3 classes:... more
Press releaseDarfur: Amnesty International denounces a new imminent attack by SAF
Rome, Italy - Helicopters and other peacekeepers are necessary
"Amnesty International has received reports that Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) are gathering in large numbers in at least six towns in Northern Darfur, including Tine, Kornoy, Um Baru, Kutum. Local people... more
Civil aviationMalpensa-Alitalia: Varese Province's president on a war footing
Varese, Itay - "One of the first moves will be keeping Alitalia planes on the ground, as it is done with insolvent creditors"
"I have waited months for a minimum signal of the Government, the territory of Varese has even bought newspapers pages to ask about the position of the Transport Minister as regards to Alitalia's business... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air transport to island Member States
Strasbourg, France - By Gay Mitchell
"Oral question H-0645/07 for Question Time at the part-session in September II 2007 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Gay Mitchell to the Commission Subject: air transport to island... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU-US agreement on the transfer of air passenger data
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-4120/07 by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: EU-US agreement on the transfer of air passenger data In its resolution of 12 July 2007, Parliament criticised... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on airport charges and taxes and advertising of air tickets
Strasbourg, France - By Proinsias De Rossa (PSE)
"Written question E-4047/07 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission Subject: airport charges and taxes and advertising of air tickets What provisions exist under EC law relating to the inclusion... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on discrimination against disabled air passengers
Strasbourg, France - By Proinsias De Rossa (PSE)
"Written question E-4056/07 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission Subject: discrimination against disabled air passengers Could the Commission indicate whether the practice of forcing people... more
Military aviationSOS of the Afghan Air Force
Kabul , Afghanistan - "The international community does not help us enough"
The Afghan Air Force was in the possession of as much as 300 Soviet-made helicopters, besides to diverse Mig-21 and SU-22 military jets, at the beginning of the 1990's. After more than 15 years of civil... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on integrating the central European Countries into the Schengen area on 31 December 2007
Strasbourg, France - By Carl Lang (ITS)
"Written question P-4984/07 by Carl Lang (ITS) to the Council Subject: integrating the central European countries into the Schengen area on 31 December 2007 The Countries of central Europe are... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question about Commission position on Alitalia's abandonment of Malpensa
Strasbourg, France - By Mario Borghezio (UEN)
"Written question E-4847/07 by Mario Borghezio (UEN) to the Commission Subject: Commission position on Alitalia's abandonment of Malpensa The business plan published by Alitalia, which envisages... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Sasemar orders two additional AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - This order is the second placed for the model, after the initial contract for three aircraft in February 2006
"AgustaWestland announces that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has signed a contract for two AW-139 medium-twin helicopters in Search and Rescue (SAR) configuration. This order is the second... more
AirportsFiumicino's new hub on the way
Rome, Italy - The anticipations of AdR's President
It is still unknown when exactly the call for projects will be summoned, but it already clear that it will have to be beautiful, ultra-modern and functional, the new hub of the "Leonardo da Vinci" International... more
AirportsSicily, the PON funds for the airports have been used
Palermo, Italy - The management companies invested almost in full the sum appropriated by the Minister of Infrastructures
The management companies of the Sicilian airports are completing the use of PON (National Operating Programme) funds appropriated by the Minister of Infrastructures. It is a sum equal to EUR 113,650 million... more